Technical Symposium on AI Development Opportunities Between the Road Maintenance and Transportation Organization and Tehran Polytechnic
In a recent high-level meeting, the Deputy Minister and Chairperson of the Road Maintenance and Transportation Organization (RMTO) underscored the strategic importance of collaboration with Tehran Polytechnic. He emphasized that this partnership, capitalizing on shared expertise, would foster intelligent decision-making through advanced artificial intelligence (AI) tools in diverse areas of road maintenance and transportation management.
During the joint session, His Excellency Reza Akbari, accompanied by senior officials from both institutions, faculty from the Computer Science Department, researchers from the National Artificial Intelligence Institute, and deputies from road maintenance and technology development sectors, highlighted the imperative of devising a comprehensive AI roadmap. The discussion revolved around the implementation of an integrated AI platform, the introduction of an AI assistant in RMTO’s technical activities, and aligning efforts with global scientific and technological advancements.
Dr. Akbari emphasized that investing in AI-driven digital transformation is critical to enhancing productivity. He elaborated on the RMTO's access to extensive datasets, which hold immense potential for AI-enabled optimization in areas such as transportation planning, maintenance operations, and workforce management.
The Deputy Minister also praised the progress made in recent years in infrastructure upkeep and network maintenance. He noted the establishment of a robust information repository as a national asset, highlighting the applicability of AI in smart decision-making. He further stressed the importance of a phased approach to AI development across technical and operational systems, advocating for collaborative efforts in designing intelligent frameworks across critical domains to maximize impact and efficiency.
Dr. Akbari called for upgrading existing systems within the RMTO to advance their intelligence capabilities. By integrating current data streams and deploying new AI-driven modules, he envisioned significant gains in productivity and technological advancement, alongside the creation of new development opportunities.
He also acknowledged Tehran Polytechnic as one of Iran’s premier academic institutions, well-equipped to contribute effectively to this collaborative endeavor.
Dr. Rahai, President of Tehran Polytechnic, reflected on the institution’s successful partnerships with the RMTO in recent years. He highlighted the university’s expanded capacities and the expertise of its faculty across multiple disciplines. Dr. Rahai also presented updates on the achievements of the university’s technical AI team and the ongoing joint AI assistant project with the Ministry of Roads and Urban Development and the Vice Presidency for Science and Technology.
The meeting concluded with several key decisions, including a joint memorandum signing for scientific and technological collaboration, establishing a task force to develop an AI architecture roadmap and advancing the deployment of an AI assistant within the RMTO. These initiatives aim to bolster innovation and efficiency in road maintenance and transportation operations.
